MELISSA BLACK - DIRECT CARE WORKER

Human Support Services (HSS) is pleased to announce the hire of Melissa Black as a full time direct care worker at the “Bradford” apartment sites.  Melissa enjoys taking her daughter to the park and spending time with her fiancé.   She comes to HSS with experience in caregiving.  Melissa will teach mentally ill clients daily living skills to help them live as independently as possible in the community.  In this role, she teaches/assists with daily living skills, passes medications, and provides social skills training.  She is supervised by Site Manager Dawn Garner.  HSS provides 24-hour supervision to 40 developmentally delayed or mentally ill clients.

The mission of HSS is to provide high quality, comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health or substance abuse needs, or developmental disabilities.  HSS is a private, non-profit community resource founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services.  Thanks to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the local Monroe County Community Mental Health Funding Board (H.B. 708), HSS can set fees that are affordable.  For further information, call 618-939-4444, visit www.hss1.org or become a friend on Facebook.  

 

SHERI BUETTNER - QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (QMHP)

Human Support Services (HSS) is pleased to announce Sheri Buettner, as our new Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).  Sheri joined HSS on October 6 and holds a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from McKendree University.   Sheri resides in New Athens and enjoys spending time with family and visiting Chicago.  She comes to HSS with experience in the community mental health field.  Sheri will assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for approximately 20 mentally ill residential clients.  She will be supervised by Tanya Durrer, RN.  HSS provides 24-hour supervision to nearly 40 developmentally delayed or mentally ill clients.

The mission of Human Support Services (HSS) is to provide high quality, comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health or substance needs, or developmental disabilities.  HSS is a private, non-profit community resource founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services.  Thanks to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the local Monroe County Community Mental Health Funding Board (H.B. 708), HSS can set fees that are affordable.  For further information, call 618-939-4444, visit www.hss1.org or become a friend on Facebook.  

 

APRIL JONES - SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Human Support Services (HSS) is pleased to announce the hire of April Jones as a new substance abuse counselor.   April joined HSS on August 25 and holds a Master’s of Counseling degree from Webster University.  Previously she worked in other mental health settings as a chemical dependency counselor, community support specialist, and case manager.  April and her family reside in Belleville.  She enjoys sewing, couponing, and swimming.  She will be providing substance abuse assessments, DUI evaluations, Level 1 groups, IOP groups, and individual counseling to clients needing substance abuse treatment.  April will be supervised by Clinical Director Julie Ruckman, LCSW.

The mission of Human Support Services (HSS) is to provide high quality, comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health or substance needs, or developmental disabilities.  HSS is a private, non-profit community resource founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services.  Thanks to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the local Monroe County Community Mental Health Funding Board (H.B. 708), HSS can set fees that are affordable.  For further information, call 618-939-4444, visit www.hss1.org or become a friend on Facebook.  

SHEILA BRIICK - FULL TIME DIRECT CARE WORKER

Human Support Services (HSS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Sheila Briick from a part time to a full time direct care worker; she will be employed at the Hecker group homes.  She resides in Affton MO and enjoys reading, gardening, canning and visiting with family.  Sheila will teach developmentally delayed clients daily living skills to help them live as independently as possible in the community.  In this role, she will teach/assist with daily living skills, pass medications, and provide social skills training.  She will be supervised by Site Manager Margie Baum.  HSS provides 24-hour supervision to nearly 40 developmentally delayed or mentally ill clients.

The mission of HSS is to provide high quality, comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health or substance abuse needs, or developmental disabilities.  HSS is a private, non-profit community resource founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services.  Thanks to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the local Monroe County Community Mental Health Funding Board (H.B. 708), HSS can set fees that are affordable.  For further information, call 618-939-4444, visit www.hss1.org or become a friend on Facebook.  

 

 

TODD KREBEL - FACILITIES AND VEHICLES MANAGER

Human Support Services (HSS) is pleased to announce the addition of a new position to our Leadership Team:  Facilities and Vehicles Manager.  HSS oversees nine apartment buildings, two group homes and two administrative buildings.  In addition, there are 23 vehicles in our fleet.  HSS has hired Todd Krebel to oversee these assets.  Todd joined HSS on August 29.  Previously he worked at auto dealerships in the St Louis area as well as being an independent carpenter and electrician.  He had been in business management since 1999, has done fleet maintenance for ten years, and general construction since 1989.  Todd resides in Red Bud enjoys cooking and camping.  The Facilities and Vehicles Manager is responsible for the maintenance of all agency buildings and the HSS fleet of vehicles in order to ensure that all property is maintained in a safe and responsible manner.  As a member of the HSS Leadership Team, he joins Executive Director Robert Cole, Chief Financial Officer Susan L Harbaugh, HR Director Trisha Hoagland, Chief Program Officer Anne King, and Clinical Director Julie Ruckman.

The mission of Human Support Services (HSS) is to provide high quality, comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health or substance needs, or developmental disabilities.  HSS is a private, non-profit community resource founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services.  Thanks to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the local Monroe County Community Mental

MICHELE BOWEN - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR

Human Support Services (HSS) is pleased to announce the hire of Michele Bowen as our Supported Employment Coordinator. Michele joined HSS on August 11 and holds a BS in Education from Missouri Baptist University. Previously she worked at the Fox C-6 School District as a special education teacher. Michele and her family reside in Columbia and she enjoys watching baseball, football and hockey as well as reading, dancing and karaoke. She will be working with local businesses to assist clients in finding ideal jobs. Michele will be supervised by Day Training Supervisor, Debi Heck.

The mission of Human Support Services (HSS) is to provide high quality, comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health or substance needs, or developmental disabilities. HSS is a private, non-profit community resource founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services. Thanks to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the local Monroe County Community Mental Health Funding Board (H.B. 708), HSS can set fees that are affordable. For further information, call 618-939-4444, visit www.hss1.orgor become a friend on Facebook.


 

JOSEPHINE JUELFS - FULL TIME DIRECT CARE WORKER

Human Support Services (HSS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Josephine “Josie” Juelfs from a part time to a full time direct care worker; she will be employed at the Hecker group homes.  She resides in Wartburg and enjoys reading and spending time with her nephews; she holds a BA degree from McKendree University in religious studies.  Josie will teach developmentally delayed clients daily living skills to help them live as independently as possible in the community.  In this role, she will teach/assist with daily living skills, pass medications, and provide social skills training.  She will be supervised by Site Manager Margie Baum.  HSS provides 24-hour supervision to nearly 40 developmentally delayed or mentally ill clients.

The mission of HSS is to provide high quality, comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health or substance abuse needs, or developmental disabilities.  HSS is a private, non-profit community resource founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services.  Thanks to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the local Monroe County Community Mental Health Funding Board (H.B. 708), HSS can set fees that are affordable.  For further information, call 618-939-4444, visit www.hss1.org or become a friend on Facebook.